delamination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The separation of the layers of a laminar composite material as a result of repeated stress, or failure of the adhesive
  2. The formation of a gastrula by the splitting of the blastoderm

Pronunciation

/diːˌlæmɪˈneɪʃən/

Word forms

delamination delaminations

Etymology

From de- + lamination.

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